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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.68, 243.75 and 127.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.68, 243.75 and 127.45 is: 175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.68 : 243.75 = 127.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.68/243.75 = 127.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.68x = 243.75 × 127.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.68x = 31,066.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,066.00/176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.83

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